User manual NETGEAR WN203

[. . . ] ProSAFE Single Band 802. 11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Reference Manual June 2013 202-11223-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA ProSAFE Single Band 802. 11n Wireless Access Point WN203 Support Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my. netgear. com. You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website. [. . . ] Enable or disable the remote console features: • Secure Shell (SSH). By default, you can make an SSH connection to the wireless access point. By default, you cannot make a Telnet connection to the wireless access point. Select the Enable radio button to allow Telnet connections to be made. 3. Click the Apply button.  To manage the wireless access point over an SSH or Telnet connection: 1. Start an SSH or Telnet session to the wireless access point using an application such as PuTTY, if such an encryption application is allowed by law in your country. Enter the login name and password (admin and password are the defaults). Management 53 ProSAFE Single Band 802. 11n Wireless Access Point WN203 After successful login, the > prompt displays, preceded by the name of the wireless access point. The CLI commands are also listed in Appendix B, Command-Line Reference. Upgrade the Wireless Access Point Software The software of the wireless access point is stored in flash memory and can be upgraded as NETGEAR releases new software. If the upgrade file is compressed (. zip file or . rar file), you first need to extract the image file (. bin file) before sending it to the wireless access point. The following sections describe the two methods that are available to perform a software upgrade: • • Web Browser Upgrade Procedure TFTP Server Upgrade Procedure Note: The web browser that you use to upload new firmware into the wireless access point needs to support HTTP uploads. Use a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 8. 0 or later, or Mozilla Firefox 18. 0 or later. Note: You cannot perform the software upgrade from a computer that is connected to the wireless access point over a wireless link. You need to use a computer that is connected to the wireless access point over an Ethernet cable. WARNING: When uploading software to the wireless access point, do not interrupt the web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, the upload might fail, corrupt the software, and render the wireless access point inoperable. Management 54 ProSAFE Single Band 802. 11n Wireless Access Point WN203 IMPORTANT: In some cases, such as a major upgrade, you might need to erase the configuration and manually reconfigure your wireless access point after upgrading it. To find out if you need to reconfigure the wireless access point, see the release notes included with the software. Web Browser Upgrade Procedure Upgrading firmware through a web browser is the most common upgrade method.  To use a web browser to upgrade the wireless access point firmware: 1. Download the new software file from the NETGEAR website and save it to your hard disk. Click the Browse button and locate the image upgrade file (. bin file). During the upgrade process, the wireless access point automatically restarts, and the Test LED blinks amber. When the Test LED turns off, wait a few more seconds before doing anything with the wireless access point. Verify that the new software file has been installed by selecting Monitoring > System. The firmware version is shown in the Access Point Information section of the screen. Management 55 ProSAFE Single Band 802. 11n Wireless Access Point WN203 TFTP Server Upgrade Procedure To use this method, you need to have a TFTP server set up.  To use a TFTP server to upgrade the wireless access point firmware: 1. Download the new software file from the NETGEAR website and save it to your hard disk. During the upgrade process, the wireless access point automatically restarts, and the Test LED blinks amber. [. . . ] This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 - 2483. 5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France. FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to User This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only. Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals. FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. [. . . ]